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A slice of this pretty; flavorful dessert makes a light and refreshing finish to a
Servings: 8
Makes: one 9-by-5-inch terrine
1/2 cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) water
1 envelope plain gelatin
2 small pink grapefruits, peeled and sectioned
4 oranges, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) simple syrup
1/4 cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) Grand Marnier
Orange Coulis:
1 orange, zested, peeled, quartered, and seeded
1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) simple syrup
32 fresh raspberries, or 1/3 cup (3 fl oz/80 ml) creme de cassis, for garnish
Pour 1/4 cup (2 fi oz/60 ml) of the water into a saucepan and sprinkle in the gelatin; let soak for 1 minute. Add the remaining 1/4 cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) water and stir over low heat for 5 minutes, or until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
In a medium bowl, gently combine the sectioned fruit, simple syrup, Grand Marnier, and gelatin mixture. Pour into a 9-by-5-inch (23-by-13-cm) terrine or loaf pan and press down the fruit until it is compact and completely covered with the liquid. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 48 hours before serving.
To make the coulis: In a food processor, puree the orange zest, orange flesh, and simple syrup.
To serve, spoon the coulis on each of 8 plates, top with a slice of the terrine, and garnish the coulis with 4 of the raspberries or dot it with cassis.
